An elementary school student told CNN during an
interview that America isn't following the meaning or spirit behind the Pledge
of Allegiance, and had decided he won't say the Pledge until gays and lesbians
are given the same rights as everyone else. According to Will Phillips, the last
line in the Pledge says 'with liberty and justice for all.' But Will says that
line is not being applied to people in the gay and lesbian community because
they do not enjoy the same rights or liberties as people who are not gay. Will
says he has endured taunting and name-calling from fellow students, but he's
determined to stand by his First Amendment right to free speech.